A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4479761 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481873 epoch_slot_no: 10673 block_no: 4479584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3721 time: 2020-07-27 09:02:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb227ab0568f63c90ff7db9461d61296dd0db2c865f473fc2f6e2f8c7b4961eceBlock Operator
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